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Propofol (Diprivan) Summary

Description: An intravenous anesthetic agent which has the advantage of a very rapid onset after infusion or bolus injection plus a very short recovery period of a couple of minutes. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, 1st ed, p206). Propofol has been used as ANTICONVULSANTS and ANTIEMETICS.

Also Known As: Diprivan; 2,6-Bis(1-methylethyl)phenol; 2,6-Diisopropylphenol; Abbott Brand of Propofol; Alpha Brand of Propofol Show All >>

Networked: 4729 relevant articles (420 outcomes, 784 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Propofol is Relevant

  1. Pain (Aches) : 140 outcomes 182 studies in 737 results
  2. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) : 40 outcomes 44 studies in 218 results
  3. Vomiting : 24 outcomes 21 studies in 188 results
  4. Seizures (Seizure) : 21 outcomes 40 studies in 269 results
  5. Nausea : 21 outcomes 16 studies in 152 results
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Drugs Related to Propofol

  1. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
  2. Midazolam (Versed)
  3. Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
  4. Ketamine
  5. remifentanil (Ultiva)
  6. Thiopental (Pentothal)
  7. sevoflurane (Ultane)
  8. Ondansetron (Zofran)
  9. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  10. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)
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Therapies Related to Propofol

  1. Anesthesia
  2. Tourniquets
  3. Intravenous Anesthesia
  4. Analgesia
  5. General Anesthesia
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